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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Law School Academic Catalog JURIS DOCTOR 2020-2021
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Law School
Academic Catalog
JURIS DOCTOR
2020-2021
Table of Contents
Law School
Message from the Dean
Mission
Vission
Learning Objectives
Academic Programs
Juris Doctor
Curricullum
Required Courses
Elective Courses
Summer Program
Additional Programs
Legal Assistance Clinic
Internship I y II
Probono
LL.M. Law and Health
Curricullum
Required Courses
Elective Courses
Summer Program
Blended Program in Law and Buisness Administration
Academic Policy Juris Doctor
General requisites for Graduation
Academic Standards and Academic or Satisfactory Progress Standards
Good standing
Academic Alerts
Academic Probation
Make-up Test
Exam Review Standards and Grade Correction
Administratvive automatic withdraws or refusal to enroll
Student’s Associations
Student Council
Hispanic National Bar Association (HBNA)
International Law Student Association (ILSA)
Plataforma de Emprendimiento Maestro Cordero Platform for Entrepreneurship Maestro
Cordero
Federal Bar Association (FBA)
Association for the Prevention of Animal Abuse Asociación para la Prevención del Maltrato
Animal (APMA)
Puerto Rico Bar Association Asociación de Abogados de Puerto Rico (PRLA)
Phi Alpha Delta (PAD)
Organization for Women's Rights Organización Pro Derechos de la Mujer (OPDM)
Law School Disability Right Association (LSDRA)
Commission of Collegiate Students of the Puerto Rico Bar Association Comisión de
Estudiantes Colegiados y Colegiadas del Colegio de Abogados de Puerto Rico
National Association of Law Students Asociación Nacional de Estudiantes de Derecho
(ANED)
Organization for Consumer Affairs Organización Pro Asuntos del Consumidor (OPAC)
Tuna
Choir “Voices”
Puerto Rican Law Magazine
Description
Regulation
Registrar’s Office
Administrative Staff
Accreditation American Bar Association (ABA)
Registration Process
Tuition Costs
University Fees
Technology Fees
Payments
Other Charges
Economic Aids
Regulations
Institutional Offices
Office of Public Relations
Office of Professional Development and Employment
Programs
Academic Support and Bar Exam Preparation Program
Assessment Program
Continuing Legal Education Program
Facilities and Services
Mons. Fremiot Torres Oliver Library
Legal Technology Center
Faculty Support Center
Chapel
Directory
University Administration
Faculty
Law School
The Law School of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is located on the
Ponce Campus, it was founded in 1961 by Bishop Fremiot Torres Oliver. Since then, it has been
one of the most important legal training centers in Puerto Rico. Governed by the Faculty Manual
of the Law School, which complements the Manual of the Senate of the Pontifical Catholic
University of Puerto Rico. Therefore, everything that is not regulated in the Law School Manual
will be governed by the University’s Cloister Manual. Catholic Doctrine principles will as well be
faithfully observed.
The faculty and administration of the Law School determine their own programs and
regulations; which are, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees, the President, the
University Board and the University Senate.
Message from the Dean
The past academic year has been defined by unforeseen challenges. In just a few months
we went from the discussions about the Constitutional future of the Island after the resignation of
the Governor, to a geomorphological study of the southwestern part of the island in the face of
constant earthquakes that were brought ealry in 2020. As if that were not enough, the second
semester of the academic year was interrupted by a global pandemic one we still do not know what
its true scope will be.
However, the common denominator in all these unforeseen challenges was the
determination with which students, faculty, and administrative staff responded to each adversity.
In every situation the priorities were always clear; to ensure the health and safety of all components
of the Law School community. And, to manage a way to continue to provide the best possible legal
education under the particular circumstances that we live in.
In challenging times, the best of us humans tend to emerge; and this last year has been no
exception. In a short time we achieved the transition from the traditional face to face classroom
lessons to virtual classrooms; and redefined decades of tradition to meet the pedagogical goals that
guide our University. In this process, solidarity and empathy have always been the ethical reference
from which all decisions have been made and the framework under which we aspire to continue
our work regardless of the factors that are not under our control.
When we return to campus and to the spaces that we now long for, we will find a building
in the process of improvements and on the way to training the new generations of lawyers for the
next decades. In addition, there will be hallways that the Juris Doctor students will have to share
with their colleagues from the new Master’s in Law and Health Program that we have launched
against all adversity.
Despite the sorrows and the experience of this past year it only shows that the future is
promising. Our community is made up of men and women who grow up in the face of challenges
and know how to turn unease and uncertainty into lessons of life and hope.
Prof. Fernando Moreno Orama
MISSION
Prepare experts in law who respond to local and global needs that serve as instruments to
achieve social justice and the dignity Law will be the first option for a comprehensive legal training
inspired by the values of the social doctrine of the Catholic Church.
VISION
The PUCPR Law School will be the first option for a comprehensive legal training inspired
by the values of the social doctrine of the Catholic Church.
LEARNIG OBJECTIVES
THE STUDENT WILL…..
1. Show respect for the doctrines, ideas, and rules of the Catholic Church.
2. Correctly apply the fundamental concepts of substantive and procedural law in
conflict resolution, observing the principles of ethics, respecting moral values
and the dignity of the person.
3. Integrate legal research skills with oral and written communication skills.
4. Demonstrate mastery of legal research, analysis and writing skills, through the
efficient use of technology and other available resources, for the creation and
development of coherent arguments.
5. Will perform the legal profession competently, showing respect for the different
factors in legal processes and the legal system.
6. Demonstrate mastery of practical litigation skills and alternative dispute
resolution methods.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Juris Doctor Degree
The Juris Doctor degree is vested on students who have approved a minimum of 94 credits
required for the Juris Doctor degree in Law School, with a minimum Grade Point Avergae of 2.00.
The 94 credits include 76 credits in required courses and 18 credits in elective courses for day
session students. For students in the evening session, 74 credits are required in required courses
and 20 credits in elective courses.
Between the elective courses, for both sessions, the student must approve a seminar in
which they carry out and write a special work of writing. The purpose of this assessment is to
develop research and writing skills among students.
Students in the day session may enroll in a maximum of 16 credits per semester and a
minimum of 10 credits. The student of the night session their credits fluctuate in a maximum
number of 12 credits per semester and a minimum of 8 credits. During the summer sessions the
maximum number of credits a student can take is six (6) credits in our School.
Day students must graduate in a minimum of three (3) years and a maximum of seven (7)
years. The night student completes the program in a minimum of four (4) years and a maximum
of seven (7) years. The Dean will make the final decision regarding the total number of credits that
a student may take, taking into consideration the academic circumstances that concur in each case.
This exception does not apply to first-year students, from both sessions, who will have a study
program determined by the Law School.
At the discretion of the Law School, the Juris Doctor degree may be conferred with the
honors indicated below to those graduates who have satisfactorily completed all requirements and
who have achieved the following general averages:
CUM LAUDE 3.30
MAGNA CUM LAUDE 3.50
SUMMA CUM LAUDE 3.80
CURRICULUM
Day Session
First Year Day Session
Course Title Créditos 101 Introduction to Law 3
103 Property Law 4
104 Family Law 4
105 Torts 4
107 Penal Law 4
109 Constitutional Law 4
125 Foundations of Research, Analysis and Writing 3
205 Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility 2
633 Theology Dignity of the Human Being -
634 Sacramental Theology: Marriage and Family -
Second Year Day Session
106 Theory of Obligation 4
108 Criminal Procedure I 3
126 Research, Analysis and Intermediate Writing 2
180 Criminal Procedure II 2
201 Special Contracts 4
202 Civil Procedure 4
204 Evidence 4
206 Succession Rights 4
Third Year Day Session
208 Administrative Law 3
301 Legal Aid Clinic I 3
302 Legal Aid Clinic II 3
304 Mrtgage Reg of Propoerty 3
309 Federal Jurisdiction 2
310 Special Legal Procedures 2
349 Appeal Process 3
356 Workshop Bar Exam 2
● 76 course requisite
● 18 elective course credits
Total: 94 credits
Night Shool
First Year Night School
Course Title Créditos 101 Introduction to Law 3
103 Property Law 4
104 Family Law 4
109 Constitutional Law 4
125 Foundations of Research, Analysis and Writing 3
205 Ethics and Responsibility of the Legal Profession 2
633 Dignity of the Human Being -
634 Sacramental Theology: Marriage and Family -
Second Year Night School
107 Penal Law 4
105 Torts 4
108 Civil Procedures I 3
126 Research, Analysis and Intermediate Writing 2
202 Civil Procedure 4
Third Year Night School
106 Theory of Obligation 4
180 Criminal Procedure II 2
201 Special Contracts 4
204 Evidence 4
206 Succession and Donatins 4
310 Special Legal Procedures 3
Fourth Year Night School
208 Administrative Law 3
301
305
Legal Aid Clinic I
Court Practice I
3
2
302
306
Legal Aid Clinic I II
Court Practice II
3
2
304 Mortage Reg of Property 3
309 Federal Jurisdiction 2
349 Appeal Process 3
356 Workshop Bar 2
● 74 course requisite
● 20 elective course credits
Total: 94 credits
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Course Credits Prerequisites Description
PROPERTY LAW 4 None The course will discuss the concept of Civil
Law patrimony. The real rights contained in
the Civil Code, special laws and
jurisprudence, their historical origin, their
doctrinal development, creation, modification
and extinction are discussed.
FAMILY LAW 4 None In this course students will study and do
critical analysis on the norms that regulate the
person, their legal recognition, capacity, civil
registry and the institutions of custody of the
person and their property.
The concept and constitution of the different
types of family and the regulation of each of
them are also studied. The rights and
responsibilities emanating from family
relationships are examined.
TORTS 4 None This course will study the rules for imposing
liability in the absence of a contractual
relationship between the parties. Recoverable
damages, causation, fault, negligence, strict or
strict liability and vicariousness are carefully
studied. Also,the theory of liability in civil
jurisdiction is contrasted with that which
prevails in Common Law jurisdictions, as well
as State liability. The elements of the causes
of action and the prescription of actions are
analyzed.
CONSTITUTIONAL
LAW
4 None Studythe general doctrine of obligations and
the mandatory relationship; including the
origin, elements, modalities, content, forms of
termination, liability for breach and
guarantees of that relationship.
PENAL LAW 4 None To study and analyze the provisions that make
up the General Part of the Penal Code and the
interpretation and application of all criminal
norms and doctrine. In this study of Criminal
Law, the applicable Common Law doctrine is
examined with particular attention as the legal
historical background of certain important
legal figures from other jurisdictions. The
constitutional aspects of Criminal Law are
emphasized, especially in relation to the
general and specific structure of the crime.
CRIMINAL
PROCEDURE I
3 Penal Law This course offers an overview of the Criminal
Prosecution System. Covering all aspects of
the prosecution of suspicious or accused
persons of committing a crime; search and
search. Constitutional aspects, due process,
self-incrimination, right to legal
representation are studied; all this aimed at
doing justice.
CRIMINAL
PROCEDURE II
2 Criminal
Procedure I
This course is a continuation of Criminal
Procedure I. It includes the unsealing of the
jury, the trial, ruling or verdict; post-sentence
motions; motion for a new trial and appeal
procedures.
CONSTITUTIONAL
RIGHTS
4 None The study of the institutions, figures and
concepts of Constitutional Law of the United
States and Puerto Rico, such as: judicial
review, justiciability, separation of powers,
federalism, constitutional guarantees and the
political relationship between Puerto Rico and
the United States.
SPECIAL
CONTRACTS
4 Constitutional
Law
Study of the general doctrine of the contract;
including the requirements for the formation
of the contract, its elements, its preparation
and perfection, its interpretation, its
effectiveness and the cases of contractual
ineffectiveness. In addition, some contracts
and their regulations in the Civil Code of
Puerto Rico and in special legislation are
examined; particularly preparatory contracts,
sale and lease.
CIVIL PROCEDURE 4 None In this course the Civil Procedure course is
dedicated to the study of the rules that
condition and structure the litigation process
of civil cases before the courts. The course
covers the origin and development of civil
procedural law, the Rules of Civil Procedure,
the evolution of jurisprudence and its impact
on the unified judicial system and on Puerto
Rican law.
EVIDENCE 4 Criminal
Procedure I
This course covers the rules that apply to the
offer, admission and evaluation of the test in
judicial proceedings, both civil and criminal.
The effect of the admission and exclusion of
the evidence and the role of the judge of the
admitted facts.
LEGAL ETHICS &
PROFESSIONAL
RESPONSIBILITY
2 None The study and analysis of the main rules that
regulate the conduct of lawyers and notaries in
the personal, professional, contractual and
extra-contractual aspect.
SUCCESSION
RIGHTS
4 Real Rights,
Rights of the
Person and
Family; and
Obligation Rights
This course studies he current regulations on
inheritance law. It discusses the testamentary
succession, the types of wills, the
requirements for their validity, their content,
interpretation and ineffectiveness. It discusses
the rules of intestate succession, the
provisions common to successions with or
without a will and the partition of the
inheritance; including the effect of donations
on the flow.
ADMINISTRATIVE
LAW
3 Constitutional
Rights
The following topics will be covered in the
course: Basic norms that govern, among
others, the regulation and adjudication
procedures of the agencies of the Executive
Branch of the government of Puerto Rico. The
principle of delegation of powers will be
studied; and the regulations governing the
review of administrative processes by the
judicial branch.
MORTAGE REG OF
PROPERTY
3 Succession
Rights
This course will cover topics on Property
Registry as an instrument of publicity of the
real rights, the mortgage and other rights over
real estate. Also, the registry principles, the
registration procedure, the property as a
registry entity, the rights and registrable
documents and the registry entries are studied.
BAR EXAM
WORKSHOP
2 Last Semester This course’s main purpose is to provide
guidance to students about requirements and
structure of the examination of the general
revalidation of Puerto Rico. It also seeks to
help them develop the basic skills necessary to
take the exam revalidation general admission
to the practice of law in Puerto Rico. Finally,
the Workshop will have an additional
individualized practice laboratory, twice a
month and feedback. In these exercises, each
student will have the opportunity to apply the
skills learned and receive recommendations to
improve their performance on discussion
questions.
SPECIAL LEGAL
PROCEDURES
2 Civil Procedure The course will address the procedures
included as special within the Rules of Civil
Procedure; as well as those other judicial
actions of social relevance that contain
differentiated procedural requirements. The
special legal procedures condition, structure
and regulate the exercise of civil actions in
areas that have particular requirements within
the litigation.
APPEALS
PROCESSES
3 Civil Procedure,
Criminal
Procedure I & II,
and
Administrative
Law
The Appeals Processess course is dedicated to
the study of the rules that govern, structure
and regulate the review of the final or
interlocutory determinations of the courts or
administrative agencies within the Puerto
Rican judicial hierarchy. The analysis of the
subject will have a theoretical component in
which the rules of appellate law will be
studied; as well as a practical component in
which the skills of analysis and oral and
written argument are emphasized, essential
for the improvement of the different appeal
resources.
FEDERAL
JURISDICTION
2 Constitutional
Law and Civil
Procedure
This course consists on the study and
evaluation of the main figures and doctrines
related to the jurisdiction of the United States
courts. It includes: the discussion of
jurisdiction for federal issues, the diversity of
citizenships, the amount, the resignation, the
return, the supplementary jurisdiction, the
statutes on “injunction”, the abstention and
the application of local law in the federal
courts. The doctrine of minimal contacts,
“venue” and forum non conveniens is also
discussed.
COMBINED PROGRAM IN LAW AND BUISNESS ADMINISTRATION
A combined Program in Law and Business Administration leading to the degrees of Juris
Doctor (JD) and Master of Business Administration (MBA). People who aim to enter this Program
must meet all the admission requirements, both from the School of Law and from the Graduate
Program of Business Administration.
Recognizing the increasing complexity of the body of fundamental knowledge to be used in
the business context and the importance that Law has taken in the business world, the interrelated,
in many aspects, between the programs of the Law School and the College of Administration of
Business and the intellectual benefits inherent in a simultaneous study of Business Administration
and Law, joining forces to continue offering a combined program that seeks to confer the MBA
and JD degrees in less time than required by completing both programs separately.
This Program will serve the interests of students contemplating a career in the business world
and wanting to acquire the skills and perspectives of the legal profession, as well contemplating a
career as a lawyer that specializes in Business Law and wanting to acquire the skills and
perspectives of a business administrator.
SUMMER PROGRAM
The Law School of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, in a partnership with
the Ortega-Marañón Foundation, offers its students, during the summer session, a program of
Legal Studies in Spain.
The Program is divided into two parts: the first at the Center for International Studies of the
Ortega-Marañón Foundation in Toledo, where elective courses of the Juris Doctor program are
taught (4 credits), which meet all the standards established by the accrediting entities. The Summer
program will take the students around Toledo to enjoy tourist attractions and, during the weekends,
students will participate in guided tours of Madrid, Segovia, La Granja, El Escorial and the Quijote
route.
The second part of the program consists of a cultural trip through Andalusia (Córdoba,
Seville and Granada) and ends in Madrid. During this stage students can enjoy the diversity of
landscapes, monuments of extraordinary value, either for their antiquity or for their artistic wealth,
such as the Mosque in Córdoba, the monumental Cathedral of Seville and the Alhambra in
Granada, among others. Due to its academic and cultural richness, this program provides an
unforgettable experience.
ELECTIVE COURSES
The Juris Doctor program has a variety offer of elective courses where the Internships stand
out.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
LEGAL ASSISTANCE CLINIC
Description
The Legal Assistance Clinic gives our third-year students (day students) and fourth-year
students (evening students) their first exposure to the practice of the legal profession, giving them
the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and skills acquired during their first two or three
years of study. The Clinic course requireS to have approved 62 credits, among them: Criminal
Law, Family Law, Evidence, Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure and Ethics and Professional
Responsibility.
The Clinic course is divided into two programs: Internal Program and External Program.
The Internal Program has a day and a night session. Students practice a semester in the civil area
and a semester in the criminal area and, if they qualify, an external semester and another internal
semester.
The Internal Program is divided into sections of civil, minor, criminal, foreclosure and
mediation litigation. In this program, students will be under the direct supervision of a licensed
law professor. Students of the Internal Litigation Program actively participate in the legal
representation of the client; from the initial interview, investigation of the case, gathering of
evidence to representing the client in court.
In addition, the Clinic has Mediation services, where students intervene as mediators in the
resolution of conflicts in matters for the prevention of mortgage foreclosures and promote the right
to housing under the supervision of a certified mediator.
The External Program is divided into two sections: (1) the Legal and Administrative
Officers section in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Court of First Instance, Federal Court
and the Department of Consumer Affairs and (2) the litigation section in the Society for Legal
Assistance, the Puerto Rico Legal Services Corporation, Department of Justice and Lawyers in
private practice. In order to participate in the External Program, the student must have a general
average of 3.50 or more. Students will be under the direct supervision of the lawyer assigned in
their workplace and under the direct supervision of the Director of the Clinic.
Each Clinic course is linked to a classroom component, in which clinical experiences
complement each other and contribute to a greater discussion of substantive and procedural law,
as well as particular issues.
Contact:
Lcda. Rosalba Fourquet, Director
INTERNSHIP I & II
The Legal Internship course allows students to live a real work experience and to know in
general terms how a lawyer works in the practice of the profession. Students will get their first
opportunity to assist in the preparation and litigation of civil, administrative and / or criminal cases.
The course concentrates its efforts on training the student in the legal investigation phase and in
the phase of resolving disputes before a judge or administrative officer.
During the course of the class, students must expose their skills and knowledge assisting
the center supervisor in daily tasks. Students should use their skills in identifying disputes,
researching, writing memoranda of law, and legal opinions; without pay. In this course the student
is supervised by a lawyer, judge or legal officer, depending on where the student and their boarding
teacher are located.
STUDENT PRO BONUS
The Pro Bono Student Program offers law students the opportunity to voluntarily
collaborate in Pro Bono projects of legal and civic nature. Student participation is promoted
through collaborative agreements with non-profit organizations, public service entities, and
indigent or vulnerable communities or groups of people.
The experiences that are designed from the Student Pro Bono Program, intend to promote
the following objectives:
- Create awareness in students about their responsibility, personal and professional, to
contribute in proposing solutions to address the problems and inequities that trouble
society.
- Promote a genuine commitment to a continuous pro bono service and the search for
solutions, from the position that each one occupies, in the practice of law.
- Serve as a platform for the development of proposals for community and social impact;
starting from the integration of academic experience and ethical, Christian and service
values.
The objectives are met through projects that include:
⮚ educational platforms
⮚ legal research and support
⮚ participation in legislative projects
⮚ social / community impact
⮚ integration into the public service
⮚ recognition of pro bono work
⮚ promotion of ethical and Christian values
Contacts:
- Lcda. Aracelis Cruz Suárez, Director
- Sra. Joselyn Rosado Rodríguez, Secretary
LL.M. HEALTH LAW
DESCRIPTION
The Master's Program in Health Law will give the student the opportunity to obtain
specialized and advanced knowledge, as well as the ability to develop critical and analytical
thinking in preparation for medical legal practice.
GRADUATE PROFILE
1. Expand students academic training by forging as a professional of excellence in the
field of Health Law.
2. Develop comprehensive knowledge about public and private companies that provide
health services
3. Learn about the evolution of medical malpractice over time and the effects of
professional medical malpractice litigation.
4. Design a research project that consists of a critical analysis of some aspect of health
law aimed at promoting changes for the benefit of our society.
TUITION COSTS
- “LL.M. $550.00 (per credit)
- University fees
o Semester fees: $384.00
Includes services of: library, cultural, social and athletic activities, identification card,
medical dispensary, psychosocial services, construction, improvements and
maintenance, graduation, student accident insurance, student services, among others.
- Information Technology Fees
o Semester/ Trimester Fees: $40.00
- Payments
o General: $300.00
The School of Law reserves the right to change costs, admission requirements, study programs,
graduation requirements, degrees, academic policies, and other regulations that affect students. If
so determined, such rules will apply to both new students and active students, prior notice to such
effect, and will preside from the date determined by the Law School.
CURRICLUM
CURRICULAR SEQUENCE TABLE
MASTER’S DEGREE IN HEALTH LAW
First Semester
AUGUST
Second Semester
JANUARY
Course Title Cr
s Course Title Crs
656 Health Law 3 659 Public Health Law 3
Electives 6 Electives 6
633 Teol.: Human Dignity - 634 Teol.: Family and
Sacrament -
TOTAL CREDITS 9 TOTAL CREDITS 9
THIRD SemesTER
AUGUST
Course Title Cr
s
658 Medical Malpractice 3
Electives 3
TOTAL CREDITS 6
REQUIRED COURSES
COURSE CREDITS DESCRIPTION
HEALTH
LAW
LWHL 600
3 The Health Law course is an introductory course on legal and ethical aspects in
the health field. The course will examine the ethical standards and legal
principles considered in making decisions about patient health care. The
regulation of the practice of medicine by the State, legal aspects of the
credentialing of the practice of medicine in our health system will also be
studied. Likewise, some criminal aspects related to Health Law will be
discussed, such as fraud and abuse in medical claims and antitrust practices.
Medical
Malpractice
LWHL 601
3 In this course, the sources of Torts law applicable to claims for medical and
hospital malpractice will be discussed. These sources consist of articles of the
Civil Code as well as special legislation and interpretive jurisprudence. Related
administrative regulations and scientific doctrine will also be studied.
Public Health
Law
LWHL 602
3 The course examines Public Health Administration Law and the Health Care
industry. The course will emphasize the role of public health in Puerto Rico.
Other topics to be studied are the promotion of public health in agencies, the
mandatory reporting of personal medical information, mandatory medical tests,
mandatory treatment, quarantine, personal behavior and protective services for
children and the elderly. The conflict between individual rights and public
health powers and the law that regulates them will also be studied.
ELECTIVE COURSES
The elective courses represent a total of 15 credits in which it is necessary to fulfill the
requirement of a seminar.
COURSE CREDITS DESCRIPTION
Medicine and
Food law
LWHL 603
3 The course examines the Food and Drug Administration laws and regulations
governing the misleading sale of drugs. The marketing testing system that
regulates drugs, their prescription status and consumer advertising will be
examined. It will also study issues related to food regulation such as a policy
without carcinogens risks, use of biotechnology and the deregulation of dietary
supplements.
Comparative
Health Law
Seminar
LWHL 700
3 The purpose of the seminar is to comparatively review the legal structure of the
health systems of Latin America, the United States and Puerto Rico. Emphasis
will be placed on the State's competence in terms of the organization of the
health system, the population's access to health services, the allocation and
distribution of resources for the provision of services, and the social security
system. It will be analyzed whether health services are a consumer good subject
to market forces or a right that must be offered and guaranteed by the State.
Scientific
evidence
LWHL 604
3 The course is geared towards the knowledge of forensic sciences and the use of
these in evidence, in order to prove facts or resolve controversies in both civil
and criminal cases. The origin of forensic sciences, the role of the forensic
expert in the courts and the content of each forensic science are studied. In
addition, the different admissibility problems that arise in court due to the
scientific and demonstrative evidence are discussed. It includes the
interrogation and cross-examination of forensic experts.
Patient
Information
Rights
LWHL 605
3 Analysis and study of state, federal and various country laws on the right of
patients to be informed about their medical treatment and other aspects so that
they can make decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of everything
related to their health.
Psychology and 3 Study of the relationships between law and psychology: law and psychology as
Law
LWHL 606
interdisciplinary tasks; the regulation of the practice of psychology in Puerto
Rico; the participation of the psychologist in the different judicial processes:
the psychological evaluation of legal operators (lawyers, prosecutors, judges,
policemen, etc.), counseling, prevention and treatment, collaboration in the
continuous training of lawyers, assistance to victims of crime and illicit acts in
general, expert opinion and their participation in alternative processes of
administration of justice, especially in cases related to minors and family law
cases; forensic psychology and the role of the psychologist in achieving the
objectives of penitentiary law. Psychology, law and professional deontology.
Legal Aspects of
the Hospital
LWHL 608
3 This course will explore the laws and regulations applicable to Hospitals.
Through this class, the Regulations of the Department of Health for the
accreditation of Hospitals will be studied, as well as additional accreditations
such as The Joint Commission, the Medical Tourism Association and the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Issues related to EMTALA and
Law 160-2001 (known as EMTALITA) will be discussed. Topics such as
credentialing, contracting medical services and Certificates of Necessity and
Convenience will be discussed.
Puerto Rico
Health Laws
LWHL 607
3 This course will explore State Laws and regulations that relate to Law and
Health. The Organic Law of the Department of Health and the applicable
regulations will be examined. In addition, various aspects of the Office of the
Insurance Commissioner, the Insurance Code and its importance in the
authorization of health service organizations and insurers will be discussed.
Aspects of the Puerto Rico Health Insurance Administration, the Vital Plan
(health plan of the Government of Puerto Rico) and complaints related to the
provision and denial of services will also be discussed. Finally, administrative
aspects of health related to complaints will be taught in the Office of the Patient
Advocate.
Medical Practice
Compliance
LWHL 609
3 The purpose of this course is to guide the student through the most relevant
legislation and regulations of the United States of America and Puerto Rico
applicable to the practice, licensing and discipline of medicine and dentistry in
the Country. Privacy and security issues of medical records will be discussed,
in accordance with the provisions of the HIPAA Law and new technological
challenges. Issues related to medical privileges and the credentialing of these
professionals at the hospital and outpatient level and the different models of
provision and organization of services in the practice of medicine and dentistry
will be examined. In addition, issues of hiring, billing and collection of services
provided to patients and the administration and hiring of human resources to
support these professionals will be studied. Finally, the applicable legal and
regulatory requirements will be discussed to fully observe all the compliance
requirements of the laws and regulations in force.
Contact:
- Lcda. Vilmarys Quiñones Cintrón, Academic Programs Coordinator
JURIS DOCTOR’S ACADEMIC POLICY
GENERAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Approved a total of 94 credits with a minimum average of 2.00 General Avergare Point.
2. Approved Theology courses 633 and 634.
3. Have passed an elective course that is a seminary.
4. Comply with thirty (30) hours of Pro Bono service.
5. Have taken the Baby Bar I exam.
ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND NORMS OF ACADEMIC OR SATISFACTORY
PROGRESS
All students enrolled in the Law School must maintain a satisfactory average to meet the
academic standards of the School. In any semester or general cumulative average in which the
student has an average lower than 2.99 GPA the appropriate measures will be taken, including
placing the student on academic alert, academic probation or academic withdrawal as the case may
be.
GOOD STANDING
A student who has a cumulative average of 3.00 GPA or higher and who does not meet the
probation provisions per semester is considered to be in satisfactory Good Standing status.
ACADEMIC ALERTS
A student whose cumulative average is 2.50 to 2.99 upon completing a semester (day or
evening) or at any time, will receive an Academic Alert Letter in which the student will be notified
that they have to participate in the services of the Academic Support Program and Preparation for
the Revalidation and comply with all the requirements and / or conditions that said Program deems
pertinent. Among them, the restriction or limitation of credits from 12 to 14 credits that may be
enrolled the next semester. The Academic Alert notice is automatic once the student's last grade is
recorded in the official grade register for that specific semester.
The purpose of the Academic Alert notification is to make students aware of the realities
of their academic situation and inform them of the resources available to help them improve their
academic average.
Before registering for the follwoing semester, the student who receives an Academic Alert
letter must go to the Office of the Academic Support and Preparation for the Examination Program
to develop or prepare a plan to improve academic performance and he class schedule for the
follwoing semester. The student has to comply with the established program and with the
conditions imposed by the program. These conditions include, but are not limited to: requiring the
student to request prior approval from the program to enroll in any course; schedule or select your
courses and your class schedule; require or limit the number of courses or credits in which you can
enroll in a given semester; require repetition of a course; and / or require the student to participate
in any other program such as tutoring, etc. A student who receives an Academic Alert letter must
attend a minimum of 75% of the classes recommended by the program the next semester after the
academic alert notice.
The Admission Committee will consider in compliance with the recommendations
mentioned in the previous paragraph, when examining a request for readmission if a student on
academic alert obtains a cumulative average below 2.00 at the end of the semester and is
automatically withdrawn.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
A student who achieves an average of 2.00 to 2.49 in any semester is automatically
considered on Academic Probation the following semester and will be referred to the Academic
Support Program. The Academic Probation notice is automatic once the student's last grade is
recorded in the official grade register for such semester. A student on Academic Probation must
obtain an average of 2.50 GPA or more during the semester to continue their studies. In addition,
the student on Academic Probation will be subject to the rules, requirements and / or reasonable
conditions that the Committee considers pertinent to improve the deficiencies of each student in
particular. Students who are on Academic Probation at the end of the Spring Semester will be
restricted from enrollment in the upcoming Summer Session.
The student will have the right to two (2) probations in their career as a Juris Doctor. The
Evaluation Committee will impose any condition or conditions that it deems pertinent to help the
student overcome his / her academic deficiencies, including, and not limited to: requiring the
student to request prior approval from the Committee to enroll in any course; schedule or select
your courses and your class schedule; require or limit the number of courses or credits (the
maximum number of credits that a day student can enroll is 12 credits and the night student 10
credits) in which they can enroll in a given semester; require repetition of a course; and / or require
the student to participate in any other program, such as tutoring, etc.
MAKE-UP TEST
The privilege of a Make-Up test will be granted only to those students who in their final
year fail or obtain a grade of “D” or “F” in a subject and that by obtaining a grade of “C” they can
meet the graduation requirements. Such privilege it will not be granted when the failure or the
grade of "D" or "F" occurs in the penultimate semester and the course is offered in the last semester.
Privilege of a Make-Up test will be limited to one course during the senior year (including
the last two semesters), no matter what the value of the course in terms of credits. It will be
understood that if the person fails in more than one course, this rule does not apply. The maximum
grade that the student can obtain in a re-examination is "C". There is a $ 50.00 fee for the retest.
EXAM REVIEW STANDARDS AND GRADE CORRECTION
Every student has the right to review their exams in the presence of their teacher. The
review may be individual or group at the discretion of the teacher. If the student is dissatisfied with
the grade of her exam, she must present proof that the evaluation could have been arbitrary or that
a manifest error could have been made in her evaluation. The student may appeal to the Dean,
who, at thim/her discretion, may appoint a committee of members of the School to make an
independent evaluation of the examination in dispute.
ADMINISTRATVIVE AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWS OR REFUSAL TO ENROLL
The School of Law may withdraw for legitimate reasons, temporary or permanent, from any course
or from the institution, a student, in any of the following circumstances:
1. Academic achievement below the index determined by the Law School.
2. Violation of norms related to the Honor Code or any other improper conduct that, in
the opinion of the School or the corresponding Committee, disables the student; in
accordance with the standards of academic or personal ethics.
3. Other reasons that could put fellow students at risk.
The School of Law reserves the right to make the decision it considers appropriate, including the
determination of "withdrawal" or the refusal to enroll without the need for a prior administrative
procedure. However, within a reasonable term, the School of Law will inform the student in writing
of the reasons that support this decision. The student may appeal the decision and presnet the
appeal within a term of thirty (30) days after the referral of said letter. The appeal procedure will
be presented to the Dean; who will have the appellate power and, in addition, may delegate said
power to the person or the Committee that it deems appropriate. The appeal procedure will be
informal in nature.
STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS
STUDENT COUNCIL
A student organization focused on defending the rights of the student body and ensuring
tractability with the duties of other organizations and the students.
HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION (HNBA)
A a national membership, nonprofit, and nonpartisan organization that represents the
interests of Hispanic members of the legal profession in the United States and its territories.
INTERNATIONAL LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (ILSA)
An international organization that is constituted by students and lawyers dedicated to the
promotion of international law. ILSA offers students the opportunity to study, research and
network in the international legal field.
PLATFORM FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP MAESTRO CORDERO (PLATAFORMA DE EMPRENDIMIENTO MAESTRO CORDERO)
Its mission is to empower young Puerto Ricans with the necessary tools to be leaders who
can lead the country. The Cordero Platform was established on August 2018 and since then dozens
of young people have been impacted in the community. CHEER UP TO RAISE PUERTO RICO!
FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION (FBA)
The goal of the Federal Bar Association is to promote professional and social interaction
between students and members of the federal legal profession, strengthen the federal legal system
and the administration of justice by serving the interests and needs of the federal professional (both
public and private), the federal judiciary, and the public they serve.
ASSOCIATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF ANIMAL ABUSE (ASOCIACIÓN PARA LA PREVENCIÓN DEL MALTRATO ANIMAL ,APMA)
Their motto is: "Giving a voice to those who don't have one".
PUERTO BAR LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (Asociación de Abogados de Puerto Rico, PRLA)
The Puerto Rico Bar Association, Student Chapter Hon. Efraín Rivera Pérez of the School
of Law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus, is committed to the
academic and professional development of the student community. Its main objective is to provide
students with academic tools that significantly impact their professional development and
opportunities leading to successful integration into the professional world of law. With their
encouraging motto: “… making the future”.
PHI ALPHA DELTA (PAD)
Phi Alpha Delta is the largest professional legal fraternity in the United States, Puerto Rico,
Canada, and Mexico. Their motto is "Love of Humanity and Justice for All."
ORGANIZATION FOR THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN (Organización Pro Derechos de la Mujer,OPDM)
The Organization for Women's Rights seeks to raise awareness for the need of gender
equality and the eradication of violence against women.
LAW SCHOOL DISABILITY RIGHTS ASSOCIATION (LSDRA)
A student organization that seeks to promote the interest of students in the study of the
rights of people with disabilities and their participation in various activities of social and
community impact in Puerto Rico. These aspire to become a legal and support tool for this
population and the community in general.
COMMISSION OF COLLEGIATE STUDENTS OF THE PUERTO RICO BAR
ASSOCIATION (COMISIÓN DE ESTUDIANTES COLEGIADOS Y COLEGIADAS DEL COLEGIO DE ABOGADOS Y
ABOGADAS DE PUERTO RICO)
It is the unifying body of all Law students, student organizations, in the distinguished Bar
Association of our country.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LAW STUDENTS (ASOCIACIÓN NACIONAL DE ESTUDIANTES DE DERECHO, ANED)
It establishes the necessary means to create an effective union among all the Law students of
our faculty that serve to create and foster among them a true student conscience. It promotes the
discussion and development of Puerto Rican Law sustained on our culture and the pecuiarity as a
people, and affirms our ties with the illustrious Puerto Rico Bar Association, the Puerto Rico
Supreme Court and other related organizations.
ORGANIZATION FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS ORGANIZACIÓN (ORGANIZACIÓN PRO ASUNTOS DEL CONSUMIDOR, OPAC)
The objective of this organization is to carry out activities and projects aimed at the defense,
education, conservation, and compliance of consumer rights throughout Puerto Rico.
TUNA
The Tuna of the Law School of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico was formed in
January 2007, being the first law tuna in Puerto Rico and the second traditional Orthodox tuna.
Created under the sponsorship of the Tuna Bardos of the UPR.
Since its establishment, it has participated in numerous institutional and cultural activities,
prickly pear encounters, and charitable events throughout the Island. It has been providing music,
artistic innovation, mischief and joy from the highest mountain ranges of Puerto Rico to the streets
for 12 years up to the urban area of Ponce.
On October 26, 2019, the musical group participated in the VI International Tunas Contest
of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León de Monterrey, held in the magical town of Santiago
in Mexico. There they won the award for the Best Cape and the highest award, the Best Tuna of
the event, as well as the affection of all those present who did not stop showing their admiration,
carrying our flag high up.
Living the tradition, Tuna will continue to raise our Puerto Rican pride inside and outside
our homeland.
Follow them on their social networks: on Facebook Tuna de Derecho PUCPR and on
Instagram @TunaDerechoPR. Email: [email protected]
CHOIR ‘VOICES’
Musical group of talented students with beautiful voices.
PUERTO RICAN LAW MAGAZINE
The Puerto Rican Law Magazine is the official publication of the Law School of the
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. It was founded in 1961 by the first Dean of the
School, Dr. Charles E. Mascareñas, in order to develop and promote an excellent legal education.
It generally publishes works written by the faculty and students of our Institution, as well as by
invited authors and members of the legal profession in general.
Through articles of legal interest, the magazine intends to keep the entire legal community
informed of new and current trends in the different areas of Law, at the same time that become an
instrument for the continuing education of the Puerto Rican legal profession. Among other genres,
reviews and articles analyzing current topics in legislation, jurisprudence and legal thought in
general are published. The Puerto Rican Law Magazine wants to contribute to the strengthening
of legal values and the dissemination of alternatives that may be useful for the work of justice. The
annual volumes will appear in separate numbers each semester.
The Puerto Rican Law Magazine also holds seminars and workshops to train its editors;
who also participate sporadically, as allowed by their academic agenda, in television and radio
programs on legal training and in training conferences for students throughout the School.
The Staff is currently made up of:
- Dr. Ramón Antonio Guzmán, Director
- Mrs. Nilbia Torres González, Secretary
The Editorial Board for 2020-2021:
- Joel Andrews Cosme Morales, Editor-in-Chief
- Ariana Marie Rivera Soto, Associate Editor
- Adaliz Raquel Rodríguez Vázquez, Associate Editor
- Sandra Feliciano Peña, Associate Editor
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
The Registrar's Office of the Law School is responsible for registering students, take care
of student academic records, guiding students on their academic status, sending transcripts, and
certifying that the student has met the graduation requirements. It also issues study certifications,
at the request of the student.
Our Office Registrar’s Office is independent from the University’s Registration Office;
since their own academic standards are determined, subject to the approval of the Board of
Trustees, the President, the University Board and the University Senate; all in accordance with the
requirements of the accrediting entities.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs - Lcda. Luz Haydée Rodríguez Rosas
Assistant Registrar- Juan A. Rodríguez Laboy
Admissions Officer- Leticia Torres Rivera
Registration Officers:
- Conchi Torres Colón
- Marieliz Díaz Ortiz
Statistics Officer- Bernie Arbona Quiñones
ACCREDITATION AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (ABA)
The School of Law, established in 1961, received provisional approval from the American
Bar Association, the accrediting agency for Law Schools in the United States, and in 1967; and a
full approval on August 17, 1972. Since then, the Law School of the PCUPR is part of a
distinguished community of educational institutions.
ENROLLMENT PROCESS
No student may attend the classroom without having their registration processed and
validated through the Registrar's Office and the Treasurer's Office during the pay week. Students
who attend any class without having processed their registration in the indicated way, will not have
the right to have it accepted.
TUITION COSTS
- "Juris Doctor" $ 500.00 (per credit)
- University fees
● Semiannual: $ 384.00
● Summer: $ 192.00
Tuition fees cover the services of: library, cultural, social and athletic activities, identification card,
medical dispensary, psychosocial services, construction, improvements and maintenance,
graduation, student accident insurance, student services, among others.
- Information Technology Fee
● Semester / Trimester: $ 40.00
● Summer: $ 40.00
- Payments
● General: $ 300.00
● School of Law Introductory Seminar; $ 500.00
● Admission: $ 75.00
The Law School reserves the right to change costs, admission requirements, study programs,
graduation requirements, degrees, academic policies, and other regulations that affect students. If
so determined, such rules will apply to both new students and active students, prior notice to that
effect, and will govern from the date determined by the Law School.
FINANCIAL AID
The financial aid available to law students are the following: direct federal loans, loans for
revalidation, scholarships and “programa Plan Biblioteca”. It is important that the student fills out
the application for Federal Student Aid in order to qualify for federal direct loans.
For information on loans and other assistance, you can contact the Financial Aid Office.
The Law School offers scholarships to students with high academic indices. For the award of
scholarships, the academic index and financial needs of the student are considered. Scholarships
are awarded for the entire tuition (not including fees), half scholarships and partial scholarships.
They are also considered students with a good average who have other abilities. Other students
have the opportunity to work on partial assignments in the Library and the Computer Lab.
REGULATION
As Higher Education academic institution our aspirations to train students, within the
principles of Christianity and the doctrines of the Catholic Church, the University reserves the
right to suspend a student at any time and for any reason deemed by the University. The student
regulations of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico apply to the students of the Law
School.
Keeping a student on the University enrollment lists, awarding academic credit, and
awarding a degree or certificate; are prerogatives of the University that can be suspended at any
time.
OFFICES
OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
The Public Relations Office supports the activities programmed by the student
organizations, coordinates any other type of event related to the Dean's office, all protocol
activities and everything related to their alumni. This office is also in charge of all the promotion
and representation of the Law School in Graduate Fairs at the different universities in Puerto Rico.
Tours
Our Law School offers guided daily tours. This is a great opportunity for you to meet our
students, your future teachers, and the Admissions Office staff; who will offer you an orientation
about the admissions requirements, once your tour concludes. Visits are scheduled Monday
through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Contact:
- Mrs. Aida Rodríguez Lugo
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT
Our School’s Office of Professional Development and Employment seeks employment and
professional development opportunities for our students and graduates. This office conducts
outreach with potential employers for full or part time jobs. The office offers help and guidance in
the preparation of resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews to our students and graduates. It
also offers lectures to students by specialists to guide them on marketing or business opportunities
in the legal profession or alternative professions. In addition, it conducts preparatory workshops
for the Law School Job Fair. It also assists students in finding employment in the United States.
The office compiles on the statistics status of our graduates regarding their positioning in
their jobs, according to the ABA Standards and Rules of Procedure for Approval of Law Schools.
Contacts:
- Ms. Jashira Acevedo García, Interim Coordinator
PROGRAMS
PROGRAM FOR THE ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND PREPARATION OF THE BAR
EXAM
The Program for the Academic Support and Preparation of the Bar Exam
(PAA, Spanish acronym) offers constant support to the students of the PCUPR Law School. The
PAA services seek to develop and strengthen the skills of memorization, analysis and application
of the Law. Through academic counseling, mentoring, tutoring, and workshops; Students will be
able to develop the legal reasoning skills necessary to achieve academic success in the School and
subsequently pass the revalidation.
The Academic Support Program creates spaces that help students prepare for the bar exam
from the moment they enter the School. Two comprehensive exams are offered, Baby Bar I and
Baby Bar II. The Baby Bar I is a diagnostic test that is taken upon passing freshman courses and
is a graduation requirement. Its purpose is to identify strengths and areas of opportunity in each
student. The Baby Bar II is one of the evaluation methods of the Preparation Workshop for the
Study of the Bar Exam and has a training purpose.
The Preparation Workshop for the Study of the Bar Exam is a required course of two credits
and four contact hours offered using the co-teaching strategy between PAA teachers and teachers
of doctrinal courses. During their last semester of law studies, the student will have the opportunity
to review the revalidation subjects by completing multiple-choice exercises and discussion
questions.
Contacts:
- Prof. Yaira Ortíz Medina, Director
- Lcda. Gipsy Ramos Báez, Coordinator
- Lcdo. Fernando Pacheco Valcourt, Coordinator
- Mrs. Annacarie De Jesús Pérez, Night Secretary
ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
The Assessment Office of the PUCPR Law School is attached to the Program of Academic
Support and Preparation for the Bar Exam. This component of the PAA is responsible for the
development and implementation of viable assessment plans that focus on the Learning Objectives
of the Juris Doctor Program.
The main focus of the Assessment Office is to collaborate with the faculty and students in
achieving an excellent legal education. Develop work plans with faculty that lead to valid and
reliable evaluation and measurement. Collect the data and statistical information that evidences
the fulfillment of the learning objectives. Furthermore, it coordinates workshops and professional
training that reinforce educational management.
The office is also in charge of maintaining and reporting the statistical data related to the scores of
the Bar Exam. In the same way, it is responsible for carrying out the studies and analyzes related
to the academic performance of the students and for establishing action plans to improve academic
achievement.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Law School recognizes that continuous legal education directed to all lawyers who
practice law and notary in Puerto Rico is a fundamental part of its functions. For this reason, the
Continuing Legal Education Program was created in unity with the mission, vision and objectives
of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, the academic program of the School of Law
and with the rules established in the Regulations of the Program of Continuing Legal Education of
2017, promulgated by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico. Through this Program we also seek to
offer the service to our Alumni, based on their professional needs.
Our Continuing Legal Education Program is one of first order with a legal, Christian,
ethical and moral component that offers the best and most varied options for continuous
improvement and professional development. The program is committed to meeting the needs of
the Alumni, to achieve and maintain a high degree of excellence and competence in the practice
of the profession and to meet the requirement of compulsory continuing legal education.
The Program offers seminars, conferences, workshops, symposiums , congresses and all
kinds of legal professional improvement activities. Members of the Faculty and other carefully
selected external resources participate in the development of the Program. Our commitment to the
quality of our courses is utmost and unwavering.
Contacts:
- Lcda. Marigloria Colón Marrero, Director
- Mrs. Migdalia Ríos López, Secretary
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
The Mons. Fremiot Torres Oliver Library of Law at the Pontifical Catholic University of
Puerto Rico, located at the Law School on the Ponce campus, provides access to informational and
educational resources specialized in the science of Law to students, professors, university
community and the general public.
The Library's collection is made up of resources in print, online and electronic formats.
On the first floor there is the Director's office, the technical services area, the public service
area: reference, circulation, reservation and the online legal research room. There are four group
study rooms, individual study area and permanent gallery of works of art by plastic art artists.
On the second floor is the general collection, magazine room, federal and United Nations
documents, individual study area and the museum in honor of Mons. Fremiot Torres Oliver,
Bishop of Ponce, founder of the School of Law and the gallery of serigraphs published by the
Puerto Rican Law Magazine.
Contact:
- Lcda. Noelia Padua Flores, Director
LEGAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER
The Legal Technology Center offers the service of directing and disposing of the
equipment that is installed in the classrooms of the Law School. It assists students in the use of
computers and guides them in the use of the Computer Center printers and Lexis Nexis printers. It
should be noted that students from the Law School are hired to perform these tasks and these are
supervised by a Computer Laboratory Technician.
The Legal Technology Center has flexible hours of service available to students.
We also offer the Wireless service, where the students and professors of the Law School are
configured with equipment such as: iPad, laptop, cell phones and tablets.
Contact:
- Ms. Aidyl Guzmán Daleccio
FACULTY SUPPORT CENTER
This Center, in addition to providing administrative and technological support to the members of
the Faculty, serves as a link between students and their professors.
The Center coordinates appointments and interviews between students and their teachers.
It also assists teachers in the preparation and restructuring their teaching materials, their
correspondence, and ordering of textbooks.
Contact:
- Ms. Lizaida Cruz, Secretary of the Faculty Support Center
- Mr. Jesús Rosa Pacheco, Department of Reproduction
CHAPEL
Our Chapel is located on the second floor of the Law School. It offers a space for reflection and
prayer. It is available to the academic community from the early hours of the morning until the
work schedule is over.
DIRECTORY
❏ Dean’s Office
▪ Monday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
▪ Tuesday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
▪ Wednesday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
▪ Thursday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
▪ Friday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
● José Pou: Monday- Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ Legal Assistance Clinic
❏ Monday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ Tuesday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ Wednesday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ Thursday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ Friday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ Office of Professional Development and
Employment
▪ Monday – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
▪ Tuesday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Wednesday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Thursday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Friday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ Continuing Legal Education
▪ Monday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Tuesday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Wednesday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Thursday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Friday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ Registration and Admissions
▪ Monday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Tuesday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Wednesday – 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
▪ Thursday – 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
▪ Friday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ C
❏ Interdisciplinary Clinic
▪ Monday – 12:00 am – 8:00 pm
▪ Tuesday – 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
▪ Wedenesday – 12:00 am – 8:00 pm
▪ Thursday – 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
▪ Friday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
❏ Bar Academic Support and Preparation
▪ Monday – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
▪ Tuesday – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
▪ Wednesday – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
▪ Thursday – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
▪ Friday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
❏ Puerto Rican Law Magazine
▪ Monday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Tuesday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Wednesday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Thursday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Friday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ Monseñor Fremiot Torres Oliver Library
▪ Monday – 7:30 am – 12:00 am
▪ Tuesday – 7:30 am – 12:00 am
▪ Wednesday – 7:30 am – 12:00 am
▪ Thursday – 7:30 am – 12:00 am
▪ Friday – 7:30 am – 11:00 pm
▪ Saturday – 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
▪ Sunday – 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
❏ Church (Father Víctor)
▪ Monday – 12:00 am – 5:00 pm
▪ Tuesday – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
▪ Wednesday – 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
▪ Thursday – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
● Mass (Monday - Friday12:05 pm – 12:30 pm)
● Rosary 8:30 am
● Mercy Rosary 3:00 pm
▪ Breast Feeding Room
▪ Open during the School’s working and class hours.
❏ Student Council
❏ For any matter, communicate via email to:
❏ Public Relations and Alumni
▪ Monday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Tuesday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Wednesday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Thursday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
▪ Friday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ Pro-Bono
❏ Monday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ Tuesday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ Wednesday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ Thursday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ Friday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
❏ Medical Clinic
▪ Monday – 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
▪ Tuesday – 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
▪ Wednesday – 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
▪ Thursday – 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
▪ Friday – 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
▪ Saturday – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
❏ Technology Center
▪ Monday – 8:00 am – 12:00 am
▪ Tuesday – 8:00 am – 12:00 am
▪ Wednesday– 8:00 am – 12:00 am
▪ Thursday – 8:00 am – 12:00 am
▪ Friday – 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
▪ Saturday – 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
▪ Sunday – 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
-Bishop Rubén A. González Medina, CMF, Grand Chancellor
- Dr. Jorge Iván Vélez Arocho, President
- Dr. Leandro Colón Alicea, Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Lcdo. José A. Frontera Agenjo, Vice President of Finance and Administration
- Dr. Félix Cortés, Vice President of Univ. Development, Research and Planning
- Prof. Myriam D. López, Vice President of Student Affairs
- Lcdo. Fernando Moreno Orama, Dean
- Lcda. Luz Haydée Rodríguez Rosas, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
FACULTY
- Fernando Moreno Orama, Dean, B.A .; JD, University of P.R .; LL.M, Columbia University;
Associate Professor.
- María T. Alicea Pierantoni, B.A., Univ. Of Puerto Rico; M.Ed .; J.D., Pontifical Catholic
Univ. of Puerto Rico; Associate Professor.
- Franklin J. Avilés Santa, B.A., Univ. Of Puerto Rico; J.D., Univ. Interamericana of Puerto
Rico; LL.M., Univ. Complutense -Madrid; Diploma of International Studies, Diplomatic School
of Spain; Lecturer.
- María del C. Berríos Flores, B.A., Univ. Of Puerto Rico; J.D., Univ. Interamericana of Puerto
Rico, Lecturer.
- Modesto Bigas Méndez, B.S.E.E., Univ. Of Puerto Rico; J.D.,; Pontifical Catholic Univ. of
Puerto Rico; Associate Professor
- José O. Capó Pérez, B.B.A .; J.D., Pontifical Catholic Univ. of Puerto Rico; Associate
Professor
Enrique Castellanos Bayouth, B.S., Univ. of Maryland; J.D., Univ. Of Puerto Rico; Lecturer
Karem M. Cedeño Rivera, B.A., Univ. Interamericana of Puerto Rico; J.D., Pontifical Catholic
Univ. of Puerto Rico; Associate Professor.
Jaime Enrique II Cruz Pérez, B.S., Univ. of Puerto Rico; J.D. Interamericana University of
Puerto Rico; LL.M., Interamericana University of Puerto Rico , Clinical Professor
Javier Á. Echevarría Vargas, B.A., Univ. of Puerto Rico; J.D., Interamericana University of
Puerto Rico LL.M., Tulane University; Doctor of Law, University of Valladolid, Professor.
Rosario del Pilar Fernández Vera, B.B.A.; J.D., Univ. of Puerto Rico; Associate Professor.
Siulma Figueroa Rubero, B.A., Univ. Sagrado Corazón; J.D., Pontifical Catholic Univ. of
Puerto Rico Certificado del Tercer Ciclo, Univ. Valladolid; Associate Professor
Liana Fiol Matta, B.A., Trinity College; J.D., Univ. of Puerto Rico; LL.M.; Doctor of Science of
Law , Univ. Of Columbia, Distinguished Professor.
René Franceschini Pascual, B.A., Pont. Univ. Católica de Puerto Rico; J.D., Univ. de Puerto
Rico; LL.M., Univ. Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Conferenciante.
Rosalba Fourquet López, B.A., Universidad de Puerto Rico; JD, Pontificia Universidad Católica
de Puerto Rico, Catedrático Auxiliar
